Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

4.9/5 (16 reviews)
 Crafton Quarter Road 1220, Saluda, VA 23149, United States

Divergent Fishing Charters (VA) 

4.9/5 (16 reviews)
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Crafton Quarter Road 1220
Saluda, VA, United States

Based out of Saluda, Virginia, Divergent Fishing Charters offers fun and enjoyable fishing trips in the Northern Neck Region, serving Lancaster, Middlesex, and Gloucester Counties. You and Captain Doug Goodman will be exploring rivers, inshore, and nearshore waters and have fun as you chase various fish species that roam these waters. The captain can pick you up and return you to Grey's Point and Beth Page Campground at your request. Come aboard and have a memorable time on the water with Divergent Fishing Charters!

You'll start your trip on a 26' Pathfinder bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It's powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and uses GSP, a fishfinder, radio, as well as a radar for safe and fast navigation. The boat's got a flybridge, wireless trolling motor, and an ice-box. The onboard fishing gear includes a fighting chair, livewell, as well as outriggers. Aboard will also be a first mate to give you any assistance you may need.

You can fish the beautiful Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay, as well as go nearshore and experience the Atlantic Ocean. The species you'll target include Cobia, Atlantic Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Whiting, and Black Drum. In order to catch them, you can troll, bottom fish, spin, jig, and pop, using light and heavy tackle. You're free to keep all the fish you catch as well as to bring along kids on your trip.

The captain will supply you with the tackle, live bait, fishing license, and will also clean and fillet your catch.

Come to Saluda and create lovely memories on the water together with Divergent Fishing Charters.

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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

Captain knows where the fish are
An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm waterway.
A young girl in a life jacket leans in to kiss a freshly caught striped bass, while two adults enjoy the moment on a fishing boat.
Half day with Capt. Doug and Jackson
6 hours with Capt Doug
6 hours with Capt Doug
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All reviews (16)

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David Clingenpeel
David Clingenpeel
5.0
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Captain knows where the fish are
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on February 28, 20262 adults
We marked fish all day. They were just too cold to eat. Still a ln amazing day on the water.
Response from Captain
March 1, 2026
David, I greatly appreciate you guys coming out yesterday. We had absolutely beautiful weather and clam water but the bite was difficult. We found them but someday it’s tough to get them to eat. I hope you see you guys again in the future. Lastly, thank you for your generosity (5Stars)
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Elizabeth Murray
Elizabeth Murray
4.7
Verified
What a time.
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) on September 22, 20254 adults
Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.
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John Savides
John Savides
5.0
Verified
Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
River Adventure - Inshore AM on July 26, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.
0
Paul Sorrelle
Paul Sorrelle
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Doug
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on October 3, 20252 adults
1
Matt Prickett
Matt Prickett
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Doug
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 9, 20252 adults
0

Trip availability and prices

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River Adventure - Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 9 - Oct 19
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 9 - Oct 19
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel (MAX 3)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 10 - Sep 15
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
5
15
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

Captain knows where the fish are
An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a calm waterway.
A young girl in a life jacket leans in to kiss a freshly caught striped bass, while two adults enjoy the moment on a fishing boat.
Half day with Capt. Doug and Jackson
6 hours with Capt Doug
6 hours with Capt Doug
+22

All reviews (16)

Filter
Showing 15 of 16 reviews
David Clingenpeel
David Clingenpeel
5.0
Verified
Captain knows where the fish are
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on February 28, 20262 adults
We marked fish all day. They were just too cold to eat. Still a ln amazing day on the water.
Response from Captain
March 1, 2026
David, I greatly appreciate you guys coming out yesterday. We had absolutely beautiful weather and clam water but the bite was difficult. We found them but someday it’s tough to get them to eat. I hope you see you guys again in the future. Lastly, thank you for your generosity (5Stars)
0
Elizabeth Murray
Elizabeth Murray
4.7
Verified
What a time.
4 Hour–River Adventure/Inshore (PM) on September 22, 20254 adults
Captain Doug is very knowledgeable about the waters of the Rappahannock, Carrotomen, and Chesapeake Bay. We visited all three on our trip. Unfortunately, the fish just were not biting on this day. We enjoyed Doug’s banter and beautiful day on the river.
0
John Savides
John Savides
5.0
Verified
Very knowledgeable, and worked hard to put us on fish
River Adventure - Inshore AM on July 26, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Doug was also great with my granddaughter. If you want to bring kids fishing, he’s the one!
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
John, thanks for the opportunity and pleasure of having you guys on the boat today. Glad we were able to get a few to the boat. Enjoy Dinner. Safe travels home and hopefully see you guys again in the future.
0
Paul Sorrelle
Paul Sorrelle
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Doug
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on October 3, 20252 adults
1
Matt Prickett
Matt Prickett
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Doug
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 9, 20252 adults
0

FAQs about Divergent Fishing Charters (VA)

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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